Publications by authors named "M S Tollenaar"
Background: Child and adolescent psychiatry in the Netherlands is part of the broader field of youth care. International treaties, the Youth Act, child protection measures and various legislation for compulsory care provide the framework within which youth care can be provided.
Aim: Clarify the laws and regulations of youth care for young people and describe possible changes in the future.
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- - The study investigates the development of the early-morning peak in cortisol levels in infants, which is crucial for determining effective hydrocortisone therapy for adrenal insufficiency.
- - Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, analyzing data from 54 publications and 1,904 infants to study how salivary cortisol varies with age and time of day.
- - Findings reveal that the morning/evening cortisol ratio increases significantly as infants grow, establishing a consistent 24-hour rhythm by 6-9 months.
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- - The study investigated how adolescents with clinical depression and their parents perceive the causes of the depression, focusing on the overlaps and differences in their beliefs.
- - 34 adolescents with depression and their parents were interviewed separately to gather insights about personal, social, and school-related factors influencing the adolescents' feelings.
- - Results showed that parents generally have a good grasp of their child's beliefs but often underestimate their insights, particularly regarding the cumulative effects of stress; understanding these differences could be beneficial in therapy.
Harsh parenting has been shown to increase the risk of physical and mental health problems in later life. To improve our understanding of these risks and how they can be mitigated, we investigated associations of harsh parenting with a clinically relevant biomarker, epigenetic age deviation (EAD), using data from a randomized-control trial of the Incredible Years (IY) parenting program. This study included 281 children aged 4-8 years who were screened for heightened externalizing behavior and whose parents were randomly allocated to either IY or care-as-usual (CAU).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigated associations of the Incredible Years (IY) parenting program with children's DNA methylation. Participants were 289 Dutch children aged 3-9 years (75% European ancestry, 48% female) with above-average conduct problems. Saliva was collected 2.
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